Ethanol producer says E15 could be priced even lower at the pump
Consumers see E15 as a cheaper way to fill their tank, but an ethanol producer says the price at the pump could be even lower. Erik Huschitt with Badger State […]
Orange City Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Involving White Ford Ranger
The Orange City Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident involving what officers believe to be a newer model white Ford Ranger. Authorities are asking for the public’s help as […]
Fertilizer prices have farmers focused on efficiency
An agronomist with Agroliquid says more farmers are exploring ways to increase their fertilizer efficiency. Reid Abbott says ever-increasing input costs have producers focused on getting the most out of […]
A Summer-like pattern ahead for most of the Heartland; near-seasonal rainfall for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near-normal temperatures across the Plains, Southwest, and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in California, the Great […]
Rapid weather swings causing early-season herbicide injury, replanting in some areas
An agronomist says this year’s rapid weather changes have led to some early-season herbicide injury in corn and soybeans. Jordan Arndell with Dekalb ASGROW says it’s been pretty widespread in […]
Iowa’s governor signs over two dozen bills into law
A new state law will require the Iowa DOT to check a federal database if someone seeking a driver’s license does not arrive with proof they’re a citizen or a […]
Broewnfield Ag Weather Today
A mostly dry pattern will break down as a pair of cold fronts traverse the country. The initial front, associated with a low-pressure system currently crossing central Canada, will generate […]
Cargill, CTIC expand soil health resources for Midwest farmers in several states
A new collaboration is expanding a farmer-led soil health program across the Midwest. Ryan Heiniger with the Conservation Technology Information Center says Cargill’s Success From the Ground Up program will bring […]
Iowa Community Colleges continue moving toward pre-pandemic enrollment
The annual report on the state’s 15 community colleges is out. Department of Education Community Colleges Bureau Chief Amy Gieseke says enrollment this past year was more than 123,000 students. […]
Illinois farmer optimistic at E15 movement
A former president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 legislation out of the House is huge for agriculture. Jim Reed, who farms in central […]